There are several medical tests men should have on a regular basis. Be sure to speak to your doctor about them. Based on your age, family history, and personal medical history, your physician may recommend some of the following diagnostic tests.
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Diagnostic Test |
Ages 18-39 |
Ages 40-49 |
Ages 50-64 |
Ages 65+ |
| Overall Health |
Full medical examination |
As needed. Discuss with doctor. |
As needed. Discuss with doctor. |
As needed. Discuss with doctor. |
As needed. Discuss with doctor. |
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| Heart Health |
EKG |
As needed. Discuss with doctor. |
As needed. Discuss with doctor. |
As needed. Discuss with doctor. |
As needed. Discuss with doctor. |
| Blood pressure |
At 21, then 1-2 years if normal |
Every 1-2 years |
Every 1-2 years |
Every 1-2 years |
| Cholesterol test |
At 20, then every 5 years |
Every 5 years |
Every 5 years |
Every 5 years |
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| Sexual Health |
Erectile function |
As needed. Discuss with doctor. |
As needed. Discuss with doctor. |
As needed. Discuss with doctor. |
As needed. Discuss with doctor. |
| Testicular exam |
Monthly self-exam |
Monthly self-exam |
Monthly self-exam |
Monthly self-exam |
| STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) tests |
As needed. Discuss with doctor. |
As needed. Discuss with doctor. |
As needed. Discuss with doctor. |
As needed. Discuss with doctor. |
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| Prostate Health |
DRE (Digital Rectal Exam) |
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Discuss with doctor. |
Yearly |
Yearly |
| PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) Test |
|
Discuss with doctor. |
Yearly |
Yearly |
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| Diabetes |
Hemaglobin blood sugar test |
At age 35, then every 3 years if normal |
Every 3 years |
Every 1-2 years |
Yearly |
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| Colorectal Health |
Fecal occult blood test
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Yearly |
Yearly |
| Flexible sigmoidoscopy |
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Starting at age 50, then every 5 years |
Every 5 years |
